Job summary
Join our dynamic Hercules Ward Inpatient Team at Hopewood Hospital, Nottingham as a Specialty Doctor.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare is a leading NHS Foundation Trust committed to providing exceptional care to patients across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child & Adolescent Specialty Doctor to contribute to our inpatient team on Hercules Ward. As a key member of the team you will provide medical and psychiatric support to the ward.
The Trust has strong links with local universities and the consultant will contribute to the teaching and development of medical students. The Trust invests heavily into research, with a unique partnership with the University of Nottingham - The Institute of Mental Health brings together healthcare colleagues and academics to lead mental health research designed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Main duties of the job
Suitable candidates will be registered with a license to practice from the General Medical Council. Previous psychiatric or child and adolescent psychiatric experience is desirable. This position is also open to medical candidates with pediatric qualifications.
The post holder will provide a supportive role to the Responsible Clinician towards all young people in the respective wards. In addition, and on an agreed basis, the Specialty doctor will also be expected to support the consultant with cross cover across the wards on site.
The post holder will be required to be available to respond to emergency presentations on the ward. This may include using the Mental Health Act when required and to consult to and support team members in managing cases of perceived high-risk presentations.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hopewood unit will admit young people from Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire,and from further afield as required by the East-midlands Provider Collaborative, who commission the beds.
Cross-cover arrangements for annual and study leave will be arranged between the doctors based in these services.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work across the 7 day a week period with flexibility, this can be offered on a voluntary basis to support junior or middle doctors rotas and remunerated separately.
The post holder may be required to carry out pre-admission assessments in other CAMHS bases across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. There will rarely be home visits as part of the MDT to aid assessment pre or post admission.
This is a 10 PA post based at the purpose built Hopewood site which opened in 2018. The Specialty Doctor will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and will join the fifteen other NHS Consultants and two Academic Consultants in the CAMHS service.
This is an excellent and career-enhancing opportunity to work within a high quality Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This full-time post will provide medical and psychiatric support to the ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hopewood unit will admit young people from Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire,and from further afield as required by the East-midlands Provider Collaborative, who commission the beds.
Cross-cover arrangements for annual and study leave will be arranged between the doctors based in these services.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work across the 7 day a week period with flexibility, this can be offered on a voluntary basis to support junior or middle doctors rotas and remunerated separately.
The post holder may be required to carry out pre-admission assessments in other CAMHS bases across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. There will rarely be home visits as part of the MDT to aid assessment pre or post admission.
This is a 10 PA post based at the purpose built Hopewood site which opened in 2018. The Specialty Doctor will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and will join the fifteen other NHS Consultants and two Academic Consultants in the CAMHS service.
This is an excellent and career-enhancing opportunity to work within a high quality Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This full-time post will provide medical and psychiatric support to the ward.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations and good general medical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- Full GMC registration
- Position also open to medical candidates with Paediatric qualifications
Desirable
- 3 year's clinical experience in the mental health field with at least 3 months experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- MRCPsych or equivalent/better qualification
- Completed audits
- Knowledge of Children's Act and of Mental Health Act
- Section 12 (2) approval
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Risk assessment experience and CPA
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Confidence in case presentation
- Experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to self-direct
- Ability to work with families and communicate with children and young people
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit/teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Team player
- Open and flexible work attitude
Desirable
- Ability to work in stressful situations
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post
DEMONSTRATES TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork - Making a Difference
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations and good general medical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- Full GMC registration
- Position also open to medical candidates with Paediatric qualifications
Desirable
- 3 year's clinical experience in the mental health field with at least 3 months experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- MRCPsych or equivalent/better qualification
- Completed audits
- Knowledge of Children's Act and of Mental Health Act
- Section 12 (2) approval
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Risk assessment experience and CPA
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Confidence in case presentation
- Experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to self-direct
- Ability to work with families and communicate with children and young people
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit/teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Team player
- Open and flexible work attitude
Desirable
- Ability to work in stressful situations
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post
DEMONSTRATES TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork - Making a Difference
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
